What should I do if I receive a Penalty Notice (Fine) from Council?

Once Council has issued a Penalty Notice there are a number of options available. Unfortunately for reasons of probity and to prevent any perception of bias or favouritism by Council or its employees, Council is unable to review the matter. An independent third party review of the Penalty Notice is one of the options available as detailed below:

1. Pay the amount on the Penalty Notice – Methods of payment are listed on the reverse of the Penalty Notice.

2. Request a review of the Penalty Notice – Should you wish to make a representation to the Penalty Notice, you can lodge an online request at www.revenue.nsw.gov.au or write to the address below, quoting your Penalty Notice number:

The DirectorRevenue NSWPO Box 786Strawberry Hills NSW 2012

Please note that representation must be made within 21 days of the “date posted” as shown on the top right corner of the Penalty Notice. Further details can be found at the Revenue NSW website: www.revenue.nsw.gov.au or by calling 1300 138 118 (Monday to Friday 7.30am to 8.00pm).

Representation must be made in writing.DO NOT forward your representation to Council.All representation must be made to the Revenue NSW.

3. Have the matter heard in court – If you wish to have this matter decided in Court, please follow the instructions listed on the reverse of the Penalty Notice.

Parking Permits

If your property is located within a parking regulated area, you are eligible to apply for a parking permit.

View our Intramaps to see which areas require a permit to park a vehicle.

Heavy and long vehicles

Heavy and long vehicles are permitted to stop in public streets in accordance with the provisions of Rule 200 of Road Rules 2014. Heavy vehicles have a gross vehicle mass of 4.5 tonnes or more and long vehicles are 7.5 meters or longer. These vehicles are only permitted to park in a built up area for a maximum of 1 hour unless a traffic control device indicates a longer period.

Some exemptions to this rule apply where the vehicle is picking up or dropping off goods, such as at a building site or furniture removalists or if the vehicle is a bus.

* Further information on the parking fees in Council operated carparks is available in Council's Fees and Charges document.

Traffic Issues

The Local Traffic Committee, which meets on the third Tuesday of each month, considers proposals related to traffic, parking and signage.

The Committee includes representatives from the Roads and Maritime Services, local Police, State Local Members offices, transport organisations and Council staff. Recommendations from the Committee are considered by Council prior to final approval.